ARTspiration
Artists or art that turns me on and feeds my muse! Like it or dislike it, what about this art inspires your own art or creativity? Jeremy Lipking Aspen and Sagebrush, 6×8 oil on linen.
YOKE DU YOUR
There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet.
After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, “Well, what about you, what sort of control do you have over your wife?”
The third fellow says, “I’ll tell you. Just the other night my wife came to me on her hands and knees.”
The first two guys were amazed. “What happened then?” they asked. “She said, ‘get out from under the bed and fight like a man’.”
DESIGNspiration
Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft?
IDEA I LOVE
This is really cool! It’s a rug that you make from a tablecloth. While I like the process and design, make sure you’re using a slip-proof backing. God forbid, you slide across the room, fall on your arse and break a hip!
Here’s how you make your own version!
IDEA I LOVE
OK, the black spectacle chain looks a little ‘granny’. Spice it up and turn up the volume with some color, baby. Of course, I’ll make one and have the damn things dangling around my neck all day and still not be able to find my glasses. Welcome to the other side of the hill. Sheesh!
Here’s how to make the spectacle chain:
http://www.taradennis.com/images/create/accessorise/Tara_Dennis_-_spectacle_chain.pdf
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!
ON YOUR NEWSSTANDS NOW!!!
Pages and pages of my Slow Stitching Movement article and photographs from April’s Slow Stitching Movement Getaway! (HINT: There are a few more Getaways planned this year! More on that later.)
BREATHLESS INSPIRATION
Artist, Susanna Bauer mixes leaves and her fiber art to create breathless organic sculptures. I’m in luv, L-U-V!
Check out the artist here: http://www.susannabauer.com
VITTLES!
DORITOS TACO BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
taco seasoning
sour cream
crescent rolls
tomato sauce
diced tomatoes
shredded cheese
Dorito chips
IDEA I LOVE
Less than 30-days until September, chiclet! Start your autumn projects, now! Here’s a neat table runner using your colorful scraps! Tres fun!
http://anjeanettek.com/2012/09/24/im-ready-for-fall-with-a-charm-leaf-tutorial/
IDEA I LOVE
Yes, you can knit this hue shift afghan. All you have to do is learn the simple stitch. So hit up this tutorial, and start learnin’ I mean, if Jethro Bodine had aspirations to be a brain surgeon, you can master a simple knitted stitch! Start here:
http://www.diybudgetgirl.com/hue-shift-afghan/
SO DRINK, CHUG-A-LUG CHUG-A-LUG
TEQUILA LEMONADE COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
- Ice cubes, (about 2 cups)
- Meyer lemons
- sugar cane syrup or simple syrup
- sprigs fresh peppermint
- lemon
- Tequila
- Dash of soda water or seltzer
- vanilla beans
For the Full Recipe Click Here: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/chuck-hughes/tequila-lemonade.html
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IDEA I LOVE
Personally, I’d hate these in my bathroom, and definitely not in my makeup room, but I would love a few sets in a few different shapes in my sewing room. I love ’em, and who doesn’t need more dust collectors?
Check it out here (easy to do):
http://www.joann.com/home-décor-button-bowl-and-tray/1353864P135.html#start=33
WORDS TO LIVE BY
IDEA I LOVE
I really need a baby. I think these are the cutest little crocheted Mary Janes, don’t you? I’d like them in some rad colors, but changing yarn colors is the easy part. Sitting down to start is a little more challenging. Here’s the pattern:
http://www.1dogwoof.com/2014/09/double-strapped-baby-mary-janes-crochet-pattern.html
MAN CAN LIVE BY BREAD ALONE!
BUTTERMILK BANANA BLUEBERRY BREAD
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- eggs
- buttermilk
- vanilla extract
- bananas
- blueberries
FOR THE FULL RECIPES, CLICK THE LINKS: http://damndelicious.net/2012/06/23/buttermilk-banana-blueberry-bread/
MEMBA?
Vintage Tupperware Hourglass Salt and Pepper Shakers. These things are now going for about $26.00 on auction sites!
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IDEA I LOVE
The perfect solution to keep your nail polish, emery boards, and nail clippers in one place! Of course, it must be sewn together using Hello Kitty fabrics, otherwise, what’s the use?
Here’s the tutorial:
http://sewsomestuff.com/2014/08/diy-manicure-pouch-sewing-ideas.html
COOKIES!
ORANGE RICOTTA COOKIE RECIPE
Ingredients:
- flour
- baking powder
- kosher salt
- sugar
- unsalted butter
- eggs
- whole-milk ricotta
- vanilla extract
- large orange
- orange juice
- orange zest
- powdered sugar
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://www.afamilyfeast.com/orange-ricotta-cookies/
JUST BECAUSE, I’M IMPRESSED
Thinking about my next lecture. Too much?
NOW, I SWOON
I love the 1960’s fashion and this vantage, tied on the side, mini is amaz-balls!
Pierre Cardin 1960s Couture Ethnic Print Tabard Dress, $850
ORGANIZE!
Good idea, yes? Oh, poop! Where did I ‘organize’ my label maker?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/matthew_moss/4209399652/
BE DAZZLED!
French Antique Enamel Peridot Diamond Gold Plique-a-Jour Juliet Pendant, $19,500
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold pendant with diamonds, pearls and peridots. The pendant features a plique-à-jour background with rose-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .60 carats, 3 freshwater pearls and 3 pear and round-cut peridots with enamel decoration surrounding the profile of Juliet.
PATCHWORK, BABY!
Pretty striking, but it’s all about the fabrics. Don’t settle for what ‘might’ work and hold out for what ‘will’ work. Here’s the Lava Meets Sea half-square triangle quilt:
SHOEspiration

Since you have nothing better to do until your company shows up, you might want to paint the leaves on your pineapples to create a festive table centerpiece:
http://www.pursuitofshoes.com/2015/05/painted-pineapples-diy-party-decor.html#_a5y_p=3734478
IDEA I LOVE
In my travels, one of my cupcakes handed me a few kitchen scrubbies that she had crocheted. I’ve worn them out. Now I need more:
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/08/kitchen-scrubby.html
GARDENspiration
With your garden and local woods at just about past peak, rush out and grab some beautiful ferns and create art for your walls or mantle. Here’s how:
http://thesummeryumbrella.com/2015/07/diy-fern-art/
LOL
MUST HAVE
Yes, I want this butter churner. I can fitbit extra steps while creating calories. SCORE! Get yours here:
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/butter-churner
IDEA I LOVE
I really like this reversible tote. You really should have a new one for the autumn months. Heres’s a tutorial for making one or one-dozen:
MUST DO
I love my Revereware but those darn discolored copper bottoms can cause me great distress. Here’s simple and quick (and cheap) solution to making your copper shine (I wonder if it would work on teeth?):
http://www.whatsupfagans.com/2014/03/how-to-clean-copper-pots-with-vinegar-and-salt/
DESSERT!
RUSTIC CHERRY TARTS
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
For the crust
- flour
- salt
- sugar
- shortening
- ice cold water
- pitted sweet cherries
- sugar
- cornstarch
- egg
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://chocolatewithgrace.com/rustic-cherry-tarts/#_a5y_p=1945552
NEXT WEEK IN FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA!
FOR INFORMATION: Please eMail Susan Roper at susanroper@msn.com
AUGUST 10 & 11, 2015
Smoky Mountain Quilters
Tartan Hall
First Presbyterian Church
26 Church Street
Franklin, NC 28734
PROGRAM: The Slow Stitching Movement Lecture
LECTURE: In our busy, multi-tasking world, the words “quick,” “fast,” and “easy” are the ones that capture our attention, but the can be fatal to the enjoyment of creative pursuits. If you’ve hit a creative wall, if you have more fabric and notions than inspiration, if all of your quilts are starting to look alike, or if you’ve been quilting for years and feel you have nothing truly unique to show for it, The Slow Stitching Movement is for you!
CLASS: THROW ME A CURVE MYSTERY QUILT
MARK’S IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY!

Quilts of Valor Benefit
The National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson
Paducah, KY 42001
270-442-8856
http://quiltmuseum.org
http://www.qovf.org
PROGRAM: The Slow Stitching Movement Lecture

IDEA I LOVE

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Love your blog Mark. Very good variety of sewing inspiration. Lot’s of very good recipes and a little spice added in to the blog makes it perfect. Always look forward to what you have to share next. Elaine P.
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As a Tupperware Lady from “back in the day,” I gotta get out my old demonstration pieces to see if I can raise some money for the new additions to the family. Yeah, I’ve still got ’em in the garage! Talk about de-cluttering!!! (three exclamation points)
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Looking foreward to seeing you in Syracuse in September.You inspire me to try things I never would have.
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love, Love, LOVE, the rug!!!!!
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I so look forward to your blogs! They are indeed inspirational, fun and educational! Thank you for being you and sharing your ideas with all of us! We are richer for your posts! Exclamations points just for you!!!!!
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Thanks, Linda, and thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉 xooxm
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